SERIES 456
CONTENTS
SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE
SOLID BRACELET
TECHNICAL DETAILS
ADVICE
SERVICE
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12 –13
14 –15
16 –17
18 –19
20 – 21
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DEAR CUSTOMER,
We know from numerous
conversations that the people
who buy our watches do so out of
conviction. This includes people with
a pronounced affinity to technology
who are fascinated, for example,
by the solutions we have devised
for protection from magnetic fields
and scratch resistance. Some of our
customers, such as divers, pilots and
the German GSG 9 special police
unit, rely on their watches in their
respective careers because their lives
depend on it.
They all swear by the performance,
resilience and durability, as well
as the quality and precision of our
watches. That is why the world’s
largest classification society DNV
(formerly Germanischer Lloyd,
Hamburg) regularly tests and certifies
the water and pressure resistance of
our diving watches.
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Selected pilot watches are tested and certified by independent institutions
according to the DIN 8330 Horology – Aviator watches in an extensive and
complex type and unit verification process. This ensures that a DIN 8330-compliant
pilot watch is a suitable all-round replacement for the on-board timekeeping
instruments available to pilots. Functionality is our top priority and ultimately
determines the design. Only the technical features that are really needed can
be found on our watches. Because we believe that products have to speak for
themselves.
The basic question that we ask ourselves is: which innovative technologies and
materials can be employed for our craft and provide solutions for rendering
our watches even more practical for everyday use? It is often worth indulging
in a little lateral thinking to see what is going on in other industrial sectors
or fields of science. We repeatedly go to the limits of physical resources to
upgrade our watches – with the aim of making what’s good even better. Most
of our best developments are yet to come!
I am delighted that you have decided to buy a SINN timepiece and hope that
it will continue to give you pleasure for many years to come.
Yours sincerely,
Lothar Schmidt
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SINN SPEZIALUHREN ZU FRANKFURT AM MAIN
It was back in 1961 that pilot and blind-flying instructor Helmut Sinn founded
the company. Since then, we have been committed to producing high-
specification mechanical watches. In 1994, the graduate engineer Lothar
Schmidt took over the company. This marked the beginning of a new era
for the SINN brand, because the new owner took a decisive step towards
more innovation. Under his leadership, new technologies and materials were
introduced, thus providing the crucial incentives for our company’s evolution
and gradual emergence as an insider’s tip for lovers of fine watches. Today,
our name stands for technical innovations – much to the delight of both the
trade and our customers alike.
Technical innovations
Take, for example, the absolutely condensation-free, anti-reflective, German
Submarine Steel diving watch – made possible by HYDRO Technology. Other
examples include a chronometer chronograph fashioned from a 22-carat
gold alloy that is as hard as stainless steel and a chronometer with a magnetic
resistance of up to 100 mT (= 80,000 A/m). There are also watches with a
clockwork mechanism optimally protected from aging by an inert gas and
integrated dehumidifying capsule. The list would not be complete without
mentioning the development of mission timers (Einsatzzeitmesser or EZM in
German) for firefighters, for special police units and border patrol guards.
DIAPAL is one of our most important technological developments, with oiling
no longer needed for the most important functions in the watch thanks to
the materials we select. This technology was first used in 2001. With the aid
of TEGIMENT Technology, we achieve greatly increased scratch resistance
through surface hardening.
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Ongoing advancement in technology and quality
Our top priority has always been to develop watches that offer superior
performance – both in daily and in professional use. Which is why our
engineers are working continually to identify which innovative methods,
materials and technologies are best suited for optimising our watches. Each
new development has to first undergo rigorous practical tests before being
incorporated. And no watch leaves our workshops before it has been subjected
to thorough checking and fine adjustment by our master watchmakers.
Innovations in endurance testing
The world’s largest classification
society for maritime safety DNV
(formerly Germanischer Lloyd,
Hamburg), has been testing our
diving watches for pressure and
water resistance since 2005. As part
of DNV’s official certification process,
our diving watches have been
treated as part of diving equipment
since 2006 and tested and certified
in accordance with European
diving equipment standards. This is
unparalleled in the watch industry.
Selected pilot watches are tested
and certified by independent
institutions according
to the DIN 8330 Horology – Aviator
watches in an extensive and
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complex type and unit verification process. This ensures that a DIN 8330-
compliant pilot watch is not only a suitable all-round replacement for the
on-board timekeeping instruments available to pilots, but is also capable of
remaining unaffected by the physical stresses of flight, posing no risk potential
for the crew or aircraft, and demonstrating compatibility with other on-board
instruments.
The Temperature Resistance Technology keeps mechanical watches
performing at temperatures ranging from − 45 °C to +80 °C. This technology
has proven its worth in the EZM 10 TESTAF, for example, used as part of the
official approvals procedure for Airbus Helicopters (formerly Eurocopter)
EC 145 T2 high-performance helicopter. The 303 KRISTALL is impressive
proof of the functional reliability of our watches under the toughest
climatic conditions. Equipped with Temperature Resistance Technology,
the chronograph passed the acid test at the Yukon Quest, the world’s most
demanding dogsled race. The 203 ARKTIS passed its Arctic endurance test
on the wrist of extreme diver Mario M. Weidner, withstanding all dives in the
freezing cold waters of the Arctic Ocean above 81 degrees latitude. Both
watches were worn on top of protective clothing. The real test was in the
extreme temperature fluctuations between water and land – a test that the
303 KRISTALL and the 203 ARKTIS passed with flying colours.
Image: All of the technical details of our watches are documented by tests. This system of
assessment has been specially designed for certification of the pressure resistance of our
diving watches by DNV (formerly Germanischer Lloyd, Hamburg), the world’s largest
classification society for maritime safety.
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Image: SINN-Caliber SZ01.
Workshop modifications
From the robust case and the polished crystal to the exquisitely decorated
movement, we make sure that each and every detail in our watches is fit
for purpose. In addition to our technology, the heart of any SINN watch is
the fascinating mechanical movement. That is why we rely only on selected
renowned manufacturers.
“SZ movements” is the name given to our movement modifications. The results
are high-quality calibres characterised by impressive features. An example of
this is the SZ04 with regulateur for the 6100 REGULATEUR series.
The model series 140 and model 717 uses our proprietary chronograph
development, the SZ01. It was modelled on the Lemania 5100 calibre used in
the EZM 1. One of the biggest differences between the SZ01 and the Lemania
5100 is the former’s stopwatch minute display. This feature now makes it even
easier and quicker to record stop times more accurately. The aim of this
modification was to significantly improve the readability of the chronograph
function.
The SZ calibres 02, 03, 05 and 06 are a modification of the SZ01 movement,
characterized by an off-center 60-minute counter. The 60-minute scale of
the stopwatch minute counter is much simpler and more intuitive to read
than the 30-minute scale commonly found in other watches.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Second hand
Hour hand
Date display
Dial variant: roman numeralsDial variant: arabic numerals
Minute hand
12 3
Crown position
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Winding the watch (crown position 1)
The movement is wound manually by turning the crown clockwise. Under
normal circumstances, a few turns of the crown are enough to start the
movement. We recommend 20 full turns of the crown for the initial use. Simply
wearing the watch every day should suffice to keep the self-winding
mechanism wound. The power reserve allows you to take off your watch
overnight without having to rewind it. About 40 turns of the crown by hand will
wind up the watch completely. Because the winding mechanism of your
watch is designed for automatic winding with minimal winding speed, the
watch should be wound at a moderate, consistent speed when winding by
hand to avoid damaging the movement.
Time adjustment (crown position 3)
In crown position 3, the motion is paused. This helps you to set the watch
precisely. Please make sure the date changes at midnight and not at
midday. Just move the hands forward until the date changes. Afterwards you
attempt to set the time. We recommend moving the hands past the desired
minute marker and then adjusting it backwards. The movement restarts as
soon as the crown is no longer in position 3.
Quickset date adjustment (crown position 2)
Set the crown in position 2 and turn it clockwise until the correct date
appears in the date display window.
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ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE SOLID BRACELET
If you don’t know how to shorten or lengthen the solid bracelet, please
contact your SINN dealer or the watchmakers in our customer service
department in Frankfurt am Main. Our customer service employees are also
happy to help you over the telephone.
Determine the relative lengths of the two sides before adjusting the length of
the bracelet. To ensure maximum comfort, both sides of the bracelet should
contain the same number of links. If this is not possible, the top bracelet strap
(above the 12 on the clock) should be longer.
It is not necessary to detach the solid bracelet from the watch or the clasp.
1. Loosen the screws on the side of the bracelet link which is to be removed
or added.
2. Remove the superfluous bracelet link or insert a new one.
3. Before screwing tight, add a small drop (no more!) of thread-locker
(AN 302-42 medium-tight) to the thread of the bracelet screw.
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16 456 St Mother-of-pearl W and
456 St GG Mother-of-pearl W.
Luminous design.
456 St I and 456 St GG I.
Luminous design.
456 TW70 WG, 456 TW 12 and
456 TW70 GG.
Luminous design.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Mechanical Movement
• Self-winding mechanism
• Hand adjustment with stop-second function
• 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
• Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309
Watch Case
• Stainless steel, polished
• Sapphire crystal glass in front
• Transparent case back made of
sapphire crystal glass
• Case back screw-fastened
• Meet the technical requirements
for water resistance, as set out in
standard DIN 8310
• Waterproof and pressure-resistant
to 20 bar
• Low pressure resistant
• Band lug width 14 mm
• Case diameter 28 mm
456 TW70 GG
• Black electroplated dial
• Decorative ring of 18-carat yellow gold
• 70 Top Wesselton diamonds
456 TW70 WG
• Black electroplated dial
• Decorative ring of 18-carat white
gold
• 70 Top Wesselton diamonds
456 TW 12
• Black electroplated dial
• Decorative ring of 18-carat yellow
gold
• 12 Top Wesselton diamonds
456 St GG I
• Black electroplated dial
• Decorative ring of 18-carat yellow
gold
456 St I
• Black electroplated dial
456 St GG Mother-of-pearl W
• Mother-of-pearl dial
• Decorative ring of 18-carat yellow
gold
456 St Mother-of-pearl W
• Mother-of-pearl dial
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ADVICE
Water resistance
In its original condition, your watch fulfils the technical requirements of water
resistance according to DIN 8310. The static compressive stress of your watch is
given in bar. Each and every one of our watches is tested for water resistance.
However, in everyday use it is important to note that seals can suffer from wear
and ageing over time due to a wide range of factors which arise when wearing
a wristwatch. We therefore recommend having the water resistance checked at
least once a year. To ensure your watch retains its water resistance for as long as
possible, rinse it with tap water if it comes into contact with seawater, chemicals
or the like. Continual mechanical stress in the form of shocks and vibrations
can also not only reduce water resistance, but also increase wear and tear
of the movement. Care should therefore be taken to protect your watch from
unnecessary impacts.
Accuracy
The measured results of the watch’s rate are always “snapshots” taken under
laboratory conditions. For this reason, we also take each owner’s individual
movements into account when making a specific regulator correction. It is
therefore only possible to judge the accuracy of your watch after it has been in
operation for approximately eight weeks. In the event of a deviation, please keep
a daily record of its timekeeping over an extended period, for example one week.
Do you have any questions? Our employees will be pleased to advise you.
Telephone: + 49 (0)69 / 97 84 14 - 400
Telefax: + 49 (0)69 / 97 84 14 - 401
E-mail: [email protected]
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